THE MAGICAL ARMCHAIR
The Ben Folds Five Digest
Issue #325 - May 29, 1997
Magical Armchair Digest Thursday, May 29 1997 Volume 01 : Number 325
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TOPICS IN THIS DIGEST:
Re: Magical Armchair Digest V1 #318
Attention
Bears and stuff
The votes are in...
Kate Singles
Brick
Schedule for DC show
Searching.....
Brick
Bettie Serveert
BF5 @ Midtown
Exploding
Boston Globe
TFI
C-Ya
The Boston Show
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Date: Tue, 27 May 1997 20:10:57 -0400 (EDT)
From: Jfishhead@aol.com
Subject: Re: Magical Armchair Digest V1 #318
In a message dated 5/23/97 9:26:51 PM, you wrote:
> With all the talk about Ben doing a cover of the "Mr. Roger's
> Neighborhood" Theme, I'm surprised no one has mentioned that the
> opening to "Philosophy" has a very "Mr. Rogers"-like sound to it.
> The piano builds and builds until you almost expect Ben to start
> singing "It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood..."
>
> Anyone else hear this? Got to get the guys to cover this song!
>
> - tc
Yes, now that you mention it, I do. And will, from now on. But the crickets
singing the National Anthem? You guys are on crack.
Dustin
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Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 11:41:52 -0600
From: "Erik C. Lyons" <EPA8820@epa.state.il.us>
Subject: Attention
You don't need me anymore (unless you want gossip). Go here:
http://hordefestival.com
It is up and running and has the OFFICIAL information. Now, I get other
filtered UNCONFIRMED info I will be glad to share as I get it. Just E-mail
me. I was wrong about the 8th being BFF's last date. It is the 16th. Looks
like it is going to be a blast. Also, read closely. BFF will be on the second
stage and second stage performers ONLY play for 30 minutes.
SUCK-OLA. Oh well, at least they will be there. I will in STL and probably
Chicago or Alpine Valley if anyone wants to meet up. I can't wait. All day
fun in da sun with plenty of drink and fine company and music. I hope I
have been able to help my fellow armchair-ites. I have been a crazed
HORDE fanatic lately trying to gather information. ". . .but I get the job
done."
Your friend and ally in BFF,
Erik
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Date: Tue, 27 May 1997 22:01:32 -0400 (EDT)
From: Copychcc@aol.com
Subject: Bears and stuff
Hey,
In Issue #322 Michael Bluejay wrote:
>Before BF5 played here last month, they did a short interview with the
>Austin Chronicle. The Chronicle has a regular column about touring bands
>called "Roadkill". (Get it?) Anyway, who knows whether the following is
>true or not, but here's the article as it ran in the Chron:
And the article tells the story of how BFF ran into a huge bear one night.
It is true, they hit a bear. It was very sad. However, they did not hit Pat
DiNizio.
Eliz.
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Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 13:29:19 -0700
From: GoodOmen <melani69@idt.net>
Subject: The votes are in...
Hey all!
Now, not many voted, and that's fine-it is your right as individuals to decide whether or
not to vote. These are the results:
Foldsies.....1
High Fives.....1
Folders (as a general name).....1
Armchairs.....1
Philosophers.....1
Fivers.....2
Armchairians or Armchairites.....4 ( I got a few votes for either/or, so...)
Angry Dwarfs.....4
No name.....2
Oddly, the group I expected a lot of response from (The no-namers) responded very
minimally. There is a tie between Armchairians/Armchairites and Angry Dwarfs. If you
want a definitive name, vote at melani69@mail.idt.net I'll post in a week and then we
can put this naming business behind us all!!! The option of no name is open again, since
you may hate the choices presented you. I am sorry to have taken so much space! Also, I
forgot to mention one little vote I received that suggested the name "Fat and Sassy From
Sitting on Our Asses All Day Long and Reading the Armchair" I sincerely doubt the vote
was more than a sarcastic one, but it is only fair to put it up! VOTE VOTE VOTE ONCE
MORE!
GoodOmen:)(:
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Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 14:04:38 -0400 (EDT)
From: Alanica@aol.com
Subject: Kate Singles
Ok, I checked under CD Now for the "kate" single, but it's not on there. Is
this because they are just behind or do I need to look somewhere else? But
somehow it seems to me that I have seen it somewhere before.... ?.....
Becca
" I will sail the 7 seas to find the perfect melody. The day I no longer seek
will be the day that my heart no longer beats" Sameasyou
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Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 18:57:57 +0100
From: Andy Hodson <andrew@dushanbe.demon.co.uk>
Subject: Brick
Hi all,
just wondering if anyone could tell me their ideas about what 'Brick' is
about from Whatever & ever..
Thanks,
- --
Andy Hodson
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Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 14:26:59 -0400
From: Chris Ruffner <cruffner@nmahia.si.edu>
Subject: Schedule for DC show
Does anyone know when BFF is suppose to play at the 9:30 club on
Friday. Will it be before or after 9:00pm.
Thanks
Chris
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Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 13:31:49
From: zerocool@magg.net
Subject: Searching.....
Does anyone on this list have a copy of the
Bf5 show that was held at the Carefree Theatre
in West Palm Beach, FL from June of '96? If so could you
please let me know- I'd like to have a copy of it. It was my
first show and it would be nice to have; since I have nothing
from the show to remember it by. I would be willing to trade
for another show or something.....
Gina
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Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 18:57:57 +0100
From: Andy Hodson <andrew@dushanbe.demon.co.uk>
Subject: Brick
Hi all,
just wondering if anyone could tell me their ideas about what 'Brick' is
about from Whatever & ever..
Thanks,
- --
Andy Hodson
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Date: Wed, 28 May 97 14:42:13 EST
From: "DiNataleJ" <DiNataleJ@dsmo.com>
Subject: Bettie Serveert
Hey folks,
I'm seeing my first BFF show this Friday at 9:30 club in DC -
Woohoo!!. It looks like they are opening(??) for Bettie Serveert. I
have never heard of this band. Does anyone know what kind of music
this band plays and if they're worth checking out? Also if BFF is in
fact the opening band, what time would they be going on?
Thanks
Jim DiNatale
Wash.,DC
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Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 03:31:48 +0000
From: Stevie Berryman <gt5537b@prism.gatech.edu>
Subject: BF5 @ Midtown
I have recently just become a member of this mailing list so what I am
about to say may have already been said.
I am from Atlanta, GA. During the first weekend in May we had our 4th
anual Music Midtown Festival. It lasted 3 days and there was over 100
bands there. There were several stages. When I went I went early and
staked out my spot in front of the stage where Ben Folds Five was
playing. For me, their show was the highlight of the festival. I took
several people with me to see them that had never heard of BF5 before.
Needless to say they are now BF5 fans. BF5 were followed by Barenaked
Ladies and Suirrle Nut Zippers. It was a great day. Thanks for
listening.
stevie
gt5537b@prism.gatech.edu
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Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 21:01:14 +0100
From: paul.leung@virgin.net (paul.leung@virgin.net)
Subject: Exploding
Hey world, once again it is time for me to be ignored.
I exploded with happiness after seeing TFi, learning of the gig in July
and buying both Kate singles.
I don't know why people are moaning about Tfi-granted he is very
annoying but c'mon, if Ben Folds Five are gonna take anybody's help,
it's gonna be Chris Evans' 'cos what he says goes, like it or not.
Anyway, Capital fm have begun to wake up to it and play it, and every
single Dj so far has been caught out by the wonderful end which is sooo
funny (you've gotta be there). BTW I did tape it (TFI) but it's really
quite bad quality and PAL, so sorry american friends. I do have it on
audio tape, but it's not really worth it as it wasn't that different.
Hanson is gonna be too strong for No1, and George Michael's new Aegean
release with a wonderful Leighton painting an the sleeve is kinda stiff
competition.
Anthony
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Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 13:13:20 PDT
From: "Michael Mohan" <driver8_@hotmail.com>
Subject: Boston Globe
For all of you out here in New England, check out the health/science section of
Monday's Boston Globe. There is a pretty lengthy article on the band- it also
mentions when they are on Conan O'Brien's show.
- -michael
"A wise monkey is a monkey who doesn't monkey with another monkey's monkey"
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Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 16:09:22 -0500 (CDT)
From: sam jacob lewis <sjlewis@students.uiuc.edu>
Subject: TFI
I was wondering if any of you lucky folks in the UK could post what
BFF actually played on the TFI program. That would be really nice :)
Sam
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Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 17:52:03 -0400 (EDT)
From: BEEFTODD@aol.com
Subject: C-Ya
Reet People of da Armchair,
OK mon, gotta say see ya later. Beef Todd taken too much cuss and diss in'it
and all da cheekiness in ma bones is outta 'ere. It's been big time cheeky
Swear a God, but ma taxi business is growing in'it so need new cheeky men to
take over from me.
On a Ben Foldish note, c-ya Mr Piano Geezer, Drum Guy and Bassist Bloke.
Rude respect and phat vibes for the future. I leave ya wid poem and riddum
come forward.
BYE
Reet Swear a God I once was ere,
But cheeky now has gone
So big up later, flashing lights
Reet, in'it my pains prolonged
VOCABULARY OF TERMINOLOGY I HAVE USED:
Cheeky- Good, joyous, a form of hilarity
Reet- Right, Listen Up
In'it- Is it not the case that....
Swear A God- Praise to Allah (Allahuakbar)
Taxi- Cheeky vehicle used to relay individuals between destinations
Flashing Lights- Gambling machine used by taxi drivers to obtain change but
lose
lots of money in process. Eg, Put $10 in get
50cents change
Happy New Year Mon- Cheeky greeting
Phat- Large, massive a show of respect
Blacked Out Windows and Big Bore Exhaust- Cheeky additions to taxi.
OK, Bye
Beef Todd
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Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 18:30:56 -0400 (EDT)
From: Antigone19@aol.com
Subject: The Boston Show
Hi Armcharians. I don't have the setlist on hand, but I'm sure someone else
will post it. I just wanted to say that the show was pretty cool, though the
boys were tired and jetlagged, Ben's piano broke 2 strings, and they didn't
do Tom and Mary (I was hoping...). I'm the girl who got the blue towel (Ben
Folds's SWEAT - oooh - I actually wanted to get all of BFF to sign it, but
left right away, so now I'm stuck with this silly blue towel - all in good
fun I guess.)
Oh yeah, and I taped the show - it came out decently - my first attempt at
taping a show - if anyone wants to trade for it (for BFF or Tori), make me an
offer.
And hey - was that an Armchair type person with the nametag on his shoulder?
I was in a kind of shy mood so I didn't ask...I was wearing the stripey
shirt, and was nearly stomped on by the really tall guy with the hat.
Details about the actual SHOW? I'll leave that to others...
MarlAntigone
http://members.aol.com/antigone19/home/home.htm
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